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Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust

Exeter, England · United Kingdom Charity No 1026475 (Charity Commission) Education
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57 / 100
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About

The provision of residential care, day services and education for people with autistic spectrum disorders, asperger syndrome, ADHD and other behaviourally linked disorders.

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Registration 16/20
Government registration ID on record +8
Sourced from official registry +4
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 24/30
No financial documents found on website 0
Financial filing on record +8
Revenue figure disclosed +6
Spending figure disclosed +6
Detailed financial breakdown disclosed +4
Governance 16/20
At least 1 officer disclosed +5
3+ officers disclosed +3
Officer titles disclosed +2
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 7/10
Website +3
No email on file 0
Phone +2
Physical address +2
Data Recency 0/20
Older than 3 years 0
Red flags -3
Stale filings -3

Financials

Charity Commission (UK)
Annual revenue
£14.4 million
Reporting year
2021
To programmes
100%
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Leadership at a glance

Official filings
BA
Barbara M••••••••
Trustee
CH
Christopher H••••••••
Trustee
NI
Nicholas S••••••••
Trustee

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GiveRadar Analysis

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2021. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 57 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website

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Annual revenue
£14.4 million
100% to programs. Figures from Charity Commission (UK).
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017.
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Tax-deductible

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. DEVON AND CORNWALL AUTISTIC COMMUNITY TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership & board

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Board members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.

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1 red flag detected

Each one states its exact reason.
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2021, which is 5 years ago.

Timeline

From official filings

Key dates from this charity's official filings, newest first.

FY2021
Form filed
£14.4M revenue, Charity Commission (UK)
FY2020
Form filed
£15.3M revenue, Charity Commission (UK)
FY2019
Form filed
£21.4M revenue, Charity Commission (UK)
FY2018
Form filed
£11.3M revenue, Charity Commission (UK)
FY2017
Form filed
£10.9M revenue, Charity Commission (UK)

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Reviews
2.8 average from 9 reviews
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Sylvia Hooper
Mar 26, 2026 · Donor Trustpilot Trustpilot
Good advice

We wanted advice regarding making our Wills and Inheritance Tax so booked an hour with Simon in Exeter branch, sorry don’t know surname, who was so kind and efficient. We left feeling more confident and knowledgeable and hopefully wiser. Thank you Simon.

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Ross Gibbs
Mar 26, 2026 · Donor Trustpilot Trustpilot
Systematically misleading with their…

Systematically misleading with their costs, which contradicted their own letter of engagement on multiple levels. I had wild costs on my ledger for other individuals. Aggressively enforced deputed invoice. I would avoid unless you have deep pockets and don't mind surprising bills.

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Louise
Mar 26, 2026 · Donor Trustpilot Trustpilot
A mixed bag

Paul from Torquay branch was excellent with IHT planning advice so we have consulted them on a CGT query. I have just been shocked and infuriated by a bill for £450 for asking one simple, specific question. I was charged for unsolicited advice. Today I have told them that their service are no longer required.

DA
Daniel Smith
Mar 26, 2026 · Donor Trustpilot Trustpilot
We commissioned PFK to provide a business valuation

We commissioned PFK to provide a business valuation as one of 2 organisations. This was initially conducted by Nick Woodmansey. They sent over an initial set of generic questions. They were delayed, and clearly uninterested, they did not follow up or come to visit the business. When challenged on their approach against the stated terms they halted work and called into question the conduct of our MD with no validation for this, when pressed as a formal complaint Andrew Richards tried to swerve the issue finally accepting 'I would agree that the word “conduct” was not well chosen and not one I would have used. However, as this had been fed back to another party the damage had been done with no repercussions or justification. As a business that has traded for over 16 years on the South Coast, I would avoid PFK at all costs the experience and their approach to any client issues is to deny and avoid.

KO
Kojak
Mar 26, 2026 · Donor Trustpilot Trustpilot
Total Clown Show

The employees of PKF FRANCIS CLARKE are useless bumbling fools..the only thing they are good at is lying and ripping you off...they are a total clownshow...avoid them if you don't want to get scammed

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roger passmore
Mar 26, 2026 · Donor Trustpilot Trustpilot
Accurate information

Accurate information, and lots of knowledge.And same price as less switching on accountants .

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Tom
Mar 26, 2026 · Donor Trustpilot Trustpilot
Can't even manage a self assessment

Following a period working abroad whilst a UK tax resident, I engaged Francis Clark for two consecutive years of self-assessment tax returns, working with Karen and her team.In the first year, despite submitting my documents months in advance and providing multiple nudges, I did not receive my tax return for review until after working hours the day before submission. It had numerous errors and omissions, and the time it took to resolve this nearly led me to miss my tax deadline. In the second year, I received incorrect instructions that resulted in HMRC chasing me for additional tax that I did not owe. Francis Clark denied they were to blame and charged me for the time they spent fixing their own mistakes. Following countless hours accumulating evidence with HMRC, I was finally able to get a refund from Francis Clark after submitting a formal complaint and threatening to go to the financial ombudsman. At least, I was able to get a refund eventually - they couldn’t even manage to be competent in this, as their first cheque bounced due to a further administrative error. I have put so many hours into battling against Francis Clark’s incompetence, I wish I had just dealt with my affairs directly and saved thousands of pounds. In my experience, they can’t even write a cheque, let alone complete a tax self-assessment – and they will try and charge you for their own failures to boot. My case should have been incredibly simple for self-alleged international tax experts. I leave the reader to judge whether they wish to trust them with anything more complex.

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Rachel
Mar 26, 2026 · Donor Trustpilot Trustpilot
We have a great relationship with PKF…

We have a great relationship with PKF Francis Clark, they are helpful, professional and a critical part of our business. I can’t speak highly enough of our contact Giles Hutchings who is on hand to advise and support during the hard times and the better times! His experience with family businesses in the area is extensive and helps to guide us strategically. Would highly recommend and we are very happy with the service we receive.

JO
John Lake
Mar 26, 2026 · Donor Trustpilot Trustpilot
Sharon Austen

We have been in the safe hands of Sharon Austen, brilliantly assisted by Sam Cook and Chelsea Broadway for many years. The professional service we have experienced has always been exceptional, efficient, and personal. We cannot thank them enough for their advice and guidance. Accountancy done the way it should be!

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How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 6 similar education charities in United Kingdom.

Program spending Ahead of peers
This charity
100% Peer average
85%
Integrity Assessment Behind peer average
This charity
57 Peer average
86

Cause areas in United Kingdom

Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.

Education
72,716
Health
26,318
Religion
24,342
Arts & Culture
24,283
Community Development
16,310
Social Services
8,665
Environment
6,258
Youth Development
4,668
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns · Fiscal year 2021 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 3 disclosed in the public registry.
Donor reviews (external)
Trustpilot consumer reviews
Community reviews (verified email)
GiveRadar Community Reviews · 9 verified review(s) on file.

What we know and don't know

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Financial data
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Government registration
Official website
Headquarters address
Direct contact
Tax-deductibility
Founding date
Executive pay
Mission statement
Programs & activities

Data freshness

How current this profile is, and when we last checked it against the official source.

Last updated
September 1, 2026
Profile edits and newly added data
Registry checked
September 1, 2026
Reconciled with the official source
Latest financials
Financial year 2021
Most recent filing on record
Profile completeness
75%
Data points we track that are filled in

Methodology

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust

Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Exeter, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 57/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £14M in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern. The charity has 9 community reviews with an average rating of 2.8/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.6/5 based on 9 reviews.

Based on official filings, Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust has £14M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The provision of residential care, day services and education for people with autistic spectrum disorders, asperger syndrome, ADHD and other behaviourally linked disorders. Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1993.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.

Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust's registered charity number is 1026475. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust is located in Exeter, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.

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Quick facts about Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust

What is Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust?
Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust is a education charitable company based in Exeter, United Kingdom. The provision of residential care, day services and education for people with autistic spectrum disorders, asperger syndrome, ADHD and other behaviourally linked disorders.
When was Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust founded?
Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust was founded in 1993.
Where is Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust located?
Headquartered in Exeter, England, United Kingdom.
What is Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2021 is £14.4 million. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust trustworthy?
Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust's website?
https://WWW.PKF-FRANCISCLARK.CO.UK/
Are donations to Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.